Weight Loss

Lose weight, improve your health, and gain confidence with Optifast®, a medically supervised weight management program. Optifast has a long-standing legacy in clinical nutrition with more than 40 years of experience in weight loss.

Medically Supervised Weight Loss

The Healing Waters medically supervised weight loss program, Optifast, is a customized approach to weight loss, nutritional balance, metabolism support, energy restoration and overall health and well-being. The program, which usually lasts 26 weeks, utilizes a full meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared ‘everyday’ meals, in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support. Adjunct therapies including nutritional IV (intravenous) infusions, vitamin injections and hormone treatment may also be recommended.

All individuals begin with a clinical evaluation with a nurse practitioner for an in-depth health history and discussion of your challenges with weight loss and any other health related issues. Lab tests are utilized to determine your health status and rule out any risk factors. From there, your nurse practitioner will create a personalized weight loss plan based on your specific weight-related health issues and weight loss goals.

If you are interested in the program, but uncertain if it may be right for you, we invite you to start with a complimentary informational consultation with a Healing Waters nurse practitioner.

Weight Loss Program Pricing

Complimentary Educational Consultation
If you’re uncertain whether the program may be right for you, but interested in getting more information, start with a complimentary educational consultation.

Weight Loss Clinical Evaluation $200/45 min
All patients begin with a one-on-one clinical evaluation and in-depth health history with a nurse practitioner. A series of lab tests will be ordered to get a thorough understanding of your current state of health including tests for cholesterol, inflammatory markers, thyroid function, hemoglobin, electrolyte balance and more. Lab testing performed by an independent facility. Associated fees will be paid separately.

Lab Evaluation (one-week follow up) $100/30 minIncludes an analysis of your lab results with a nurse practitioner and an assessment of your fitness for program participation. Some individuals may require additional testing. Once approved for the program, you will receive a customized weight loss plan and access to the Optifast products. Your nurse practitioner may augment your Optifast program with nutritional supplements, appetite suppressants, IV (intravenous) infusions or vitamin injections (will vary per individual).

Check Ups $25
You can schedule additional visits with your nurse practitioner as needed or desired for duration of the program. Our goal is to support you every step of the way.

Optifast Meal ReplacementsNarrowing your food choices helps you work towards weight loss and management by controlling the amount and types of food you eat. Healing Waters carries the Optifast line to support you on your weight loss journey. Items are available at a $3.95 flat price and selection includes shakes, soups and bars. The average individual can expect to consume five Optifast meals per day. Prices subject to change.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Optifast right for me?

Optifast is designed for patients with a body mass index greater than 30, and is only recommended as part of a comprehensive treatment program. If you are unsure if the program may right for you, but are interested in learning more, we offer complimentary informational consultations with our nurse practitioner.

Patients who continue to use weight maintenance programs have a greater chance of keeping weight off than those patients who do not continue using weight maintenance programs. Fifty percent of patients assessed five years after completing the Optifast Program kept enough weight off to improve their health long term.

How long does the Optifast Program usually last?

The Optifast Program usually lasts 26 weeks, utilizing a full meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared “everyday” meals in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support.

How much weight will I lose?

Although individual results may vary, Optifast patients who actively participate in a 26-week program typically lose approximately 50 pounds.

Can I eat food while on the Optifast Program?

The Optifast Program consists of three phases – an Active Weight Loss Phase, a Transition Phase, and a Long-Term Weight Management Phase. During the 12-week Active Weight Loss Phase, you will consume a full meal replacement diet of Optifast products. During the Transition Program, you will transition to eating self-prepared regular food. Optifast programs vary slightly. Please consult with your Optifast healthcare professional on what is appropriate for you

The statements and photos that appear on this site offer no guarantee of results. The results showcased do not represent results that every patient can expect. Testimonials on this site reflect individual, real-life experiences of those who have used our services and/or products and are strictly the views of the reviewer.